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How long do you have to go to school to become a nurse?
I don't mind going to school for 4-6 years more after high school. #college #nursing #nursing
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Morgan’s Answer
Hi! School for nursing very much depends on what you choose to go to college for. For example, if you apply to a nursing program in college you will only need to go for the four years you would be in college. But, if you decide to go into nursing halfway through college or after, there definitely will be more years required to get a nursing certificate.
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Britni’s Answer
Hi,
Each kind of degree program takes a different amount of time to complete and helps prepare students for national licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the program, it may take students anywhere from a little over 1 year to 4 years to become an RN. Diploma programs may take as little as 16 months up to about 2 years to complete and are the minimum education requirement for an RN. These programs are offered by hospitals and colleges and include hands-on learning through clinical experiences. Associate's degrees in nursing are typically offered as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN). These programs may take 20 to 2 years to complete and include hands-on clinical training. Bachelor's degree programs in nursing are typically offered as Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees and take 3 to 4 years to complete. A BSN is the most advanced degree for an RN and is the degree most preferred by employers or for further education, such as nurse practitioner schools. Also, some people may choose to specialize in a particular area of nursing and pursue specific certification in that area such as pediatrics, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or nurse anesthetist. These positions typically require a master's degree in nursing and further clinical training. Generally, it takes a student 1 1/2 to 2 years to complete the master of nursing program with the average being two years. Some online research will also help if your trying to specialize in a specific background to be a nurse and you can find out what are the best schools as well. Hope this helps, Good Luck!
Each kind of degree program takes a different amount of time to complete and helps prepare students for national licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the program, it may take students anywhere from a little over 1 year to 4 years to become an RN. Diploma programs may take as little as 16 months up to about 2 years to complete and are the minimum education requirement for an RN. These programs are offered by hospitals and colleges and include hands-on learning through clinical experiences. Associate's degrees in nursing are typically offered as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN). These programs may take 20 to 2 years to complete and include hands-on clinical training. Bachelor's degree programs in nursing are typically offered as Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees and take 3 to 4 years to complete. A BSN is the most advanced degree for an RN and is the degree most preferred by employers or for further education, such as nurse practitioner schools. Also, some people may choose to specialize in a particular area of nursing and pursue specific certification in that area such as pediatrics, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or nurse anesthetist. These positions typically require a master's degree in nursing and further clinical training. Generally, it takes a student 1 1/2 to 2 years to complete the master of nursing program with the average being two years. Some online research will also help if your trying to specialize in a specific background to be a nurse and you can find out what are the best schools as well. Hope this helps, Good Luck!
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Monique’s Answer
It depends on which path you take. I started with a Medical Assistant program and then worked in the field. I started an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nursing) program but ultimately decided to not continue the program.
I highly recommend volunteering for a hospital (during non-covid times) and see if you can ask other nurses what their path was.
For a licensed vocational nurse you can expect anywhere from 18 months to 3 years. If you pursue a Bachelor degree along with it, it's the latter. If you want to become an RN you can either apply directly to that program or do a bridge program, where you start with LVN and then "bridge" over to the RN program.
Do some research and see which path interests you. Your state licensing board matters. Keep in mind you must do pre-reqs. Prior to even applying for the nursing program and it's a highly desirable field so the competition to get into a program is fierce.
Good luck!
Check this link out:
https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
I highly recommend volunteering for a hospital (during non-covid times) and see if you can ask other nurses what their path was.
For a licensed vocational nurse you can expect anywhere from 18 months to 3 years. If you pursue a Bachelor degree along with it, it's the latter. If you want to become an RN you can either apply directly to that program or do a bridge program, where you start with LVN and then "bridge" over to the RN program.
Do some research and see which path interests you. Your state licensing board matters. Keep in mind you must do pre-reqs. Prior to even applying for the nursing program and it's a highly desirable field so the competition to get into a program is fierce.
Good luck!
Check this link out:
https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
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Erika’s Answer
Every program is different. It also depends on if you choose to do you associates or bachelors; and, if you go full-time or part-time :) I went full-time, with summers off and I went straight into my BSN. I had to do core undergraduate classes first and then my BSN program was 5 semesters total.
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Blake’s Answer
It will take 4 years if you want to go the route of a bachelor's degree.